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In this section, we’ll guide you through practical steps to become a more critical consumer of information. From spotting misinformation to enhancing your research skills, these easy-to-follow "How To..." guides will equip you with the tools you need to make smarter, well-informed decisions. Ready to sharpen your information literacy skills? Let’s dive in!

HOW TO RECOGNIZE SCAMS?

Some scammers pretend to be from an agency or group you know

Scammers impersonate telecom companies and online payment companies to get personal and financial information about you.

Scammers claim there is a problem or a prize

Scammers may say someone in your family had an emergency or there is a problem with your accounts. There are also instances that they claim that you have won the lottery.

Scammers pressure you to act immediately

With this method, you have limited time to think about their story causing you to act without thinking.

Scammers tell you to pay in a specific way

They often require you to wire money using cryptocurrency, through MoneyGram or Western Union.

HOW TO SPREAD INFORMATION PROPERLY AND CREDIBLY?

Verify Your Sources

Track the origin of your post to check if it’s credible.

Respect Privacy

Do not share personal information of other people without their permission.

Make Use of Visuals

Visuals such as charts, infographics and images are good to help the audience to understand information better.

Stay Open to Correction

When sharing information, there could be mistakes made, be open to acknowledge your mistakes.

Be Clear and Concise

Share information in words that are easy to understand.

HOW TO PROTECT YOUR INFORMATION ONLINE?

Keep your software up to date

Criminals look for defects of softwares before the company fixes it to easily exploit personal information.

Secure Your home Wi-fi network

If malware infiltrates any device linked to your home network, it can spread to other devices connected to a similar network.

Create strong passwords and use two-factor authentication

Avoid using common phrases, song lyrics, or movie quotes as a password. Using two-factor authentication adds extra security to your accounts that will protect your personal informations

Protect yourself from attempts to steal your information

Be cautious of phishing emails that trick you into clicking links. Be extra careful when they are asking for your personal information.

HOW TO NAVIGATE WEBSITES SECURELY?

Use personal or unsuspicious gadgets

One of the best options for having a safe and happy browsing experience online is knowing that everything is safe. Following this rule may help you avoid problems like malware, phishing etc…

HOW TO SEEK CREDIBLE INFORMATION ONLINE?

Known websites and pages

Consider the author's expertise, the publication's reputation, the date of publication, evidence presented, and the presence of bias.

HOW TO HELP LESSEN FALSE INFORMATION?

Report news/post spreading wrong information or defamation

Reporting post that are harmful and false can help prevent people that will possibly believe and spread the post or statement.

HOW TO IDENTIFY RELIABLE SOURCES?

Reliable sources come from trustworthy publishers or organizations.

Academic journals, government websites (.gov), and educational domains (.edu) are often dependable.
Check if the author has relevant expertise or credentials.

Reliable sources provide evidence and references.

Look for citations, data, or links to support their claims.
Articles without evidence may be based on opinion rather than fact.

HOW TO SPOT FAKE NEWS?

Check the source and author of the article

Fake news often comes from unfamiliar or suspicious websites.

Search the author’s name to verify their legitimacy.

Look for sensational or emotional language

Fake news may use dramatic headlines to attract attention.

Real news tends to be more balanced and evidence-based.

HOW TO PROTECT YOUR DIGITAL FOOTPRINT?

Be mindful of what you share online

Personal information, opinions, and photos stay online for a long time.

Employers, schools, and others may view your online activity.

Review privacy settings on your accounts

Limit who can see your posts or personal details.

Regularly clean up old content or unused profiles.

HOW TO CHECK THE CREDIBILITY?

Cross-check information with other sources

Look up the same news on multiple credible websites.

Consistent facts from different places usually mean they’re trustworthy.

Use fact-checking tools and websites

Tools like Snopes, FactCheck.org, and Google Fact Check can help.

Avoid sharing information before verifying its accuracy.

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